Assignment
As the Product Discovery Consultant, you will conduct a comprehensive research and discovery phase to evaluate the commercial and strategic viability of the product concept.
The assignment includes:
- Conducting market and competitor research within the Finnish accounting software market
- Analysing existing software solutions, pricing models, positioning, and feature sets
- Identifying customer pain points and market opportunities
- Evaluating AI capabilities and automation opportunities within modern accounting software
- Reviewing relevant regulatory and compliance considerations
- Identifying opportunities for product differentiation
- Defining recommendations for an MVP
- Recommending future product development priorities and roadmap
- Presenting findings and strategic recommendations to the client
Expected Deliverables
The engagement is expected to result in a structured research report including:
- Executive summary
- Market and competitor analysis
- Feature and pricing comparison
- Customer insights and pain points
- AI opportunity assessment
- Market gap analysis
- MVP recommendations
- High-level product roadmap
- Strategic recommendations and identified risks
Required Experience
We are looking for a consultant with experience in several of the following areas:
- Product Discovery
- Product Strategy
- SaaS product management
- Market and competitive research
- Business case and feasibility studies
- Product positioning and go-to-market planning
- Workshop facilitation and stakeholder collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
The following experience is considered a strong advantage:
- Accounting or financial management software
- ERP, FinTech or financial SaaS products
- AI-enabled software products
- Understanding of automation and intelligent business applications
- Familiarity with the Finnish software market and regulatory environment
Language Requirements
- Fluent English
- Experience working with the Finnish market
- Finnish language skills are considered an advantage